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Major Relics of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque to Visit Baltimore Basilica

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Supreme Court Says States Can Ban Men From Competing in Women’s Sports

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Supreme Court Preserves Birthright Citizenship, Blocking Trump Order

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Ray of Hope in Venezuela: Mother and 18-Day-Old Son Survive Deadly Earthquake

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Pope Leo XIV Pleads With SSPX to Halt Episcopal Consecrations

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Vatican announces leadership changes in 3 dicasteries; Sister Smerilli named a prefect (CWN)

The Holy See Press Office this morning announced leadership changes in three of the Vatican’s 16 dicasteries.

San Francisco archdiocese agrees to $395M abuse settlement (CBS SF Bay Area)

The Archdiocese of San Francisco, California, agreed to a $395-million settlement with over 500 plaintiffs who allege they were sexually abused as minors by clergy of the archdiocese.

Between 2020 and 2022, the State of California lifted the statute of limitations for abuse suits. The archdiocese filed for bankruptcy in 2023.

“We believe this proposal provides a path toward fair compensation for survivors who have borne the weight of this abuse for a lifetime,” said Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone. “We have a moral obligation to bring some level of healing and reconciliation to those who deserve our unwavering respect, attention and prayers.”

USCCB issues action alert: 'Call on the US Senate to protect our Haitian neighbors' (CWN)

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) asked the faithful to “call on the US Senate to protect our Haitian neighbors” from deportation.